Director, Contracted Services

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 64707
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 28, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

**Salary**: $4,274.26 to $5,427.68 bi-weekly ($111,558 - $141,662 year)

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on

The Procurement Services Branch provides guidance and expertise to the enterprise on open and transparent procurement practices, while working closely with all ministries to meet their purchasing needs, provides procurement options that meet our public procurement obligations resulting in acquisition of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services. Procurement Services also provides services related to warehousing and surplus sales, inter-provincial trade, vendor relationship management, data analysis and reporting.

Within Procurement Services, Corporate Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of goods and associated services valued over $10,000 on behalf of all ministries as mandated in accordance with the Government Organization Act, the Direct Purchase Regulation and the Direct Purchase Administrative Practices. This unit is responsible for approximately 300 mandated procurements annually, in addition to establishing and maintaining approximately 200 government-wide and ministry specific standing offers and blanket contracts. The majority of these contracts are also available for use by other Municipalities, Academia, Schools and Health (MASH) sector entities and many have outward faced public impact (e.g. Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program contracts for goods used by Albertans).

**Role Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Procurement Services, the Director, Contracted Services responsibilities include:

- Leads a team of procurement and purchasing professionals in the procurement and contracting process for the acquisition of supplies and associated services, and the establishment of Standing Offer Contracts on behalf of GoA departments, providing direction on processes to be followed in establishing contracts to meet department business needs while addressing legal and trade agreement requirements as defined in the Government Organization Act.
- Provides direction on purchasing best practices in the GoA.
- Consults with department, vendors and suppliers, executive leaders and staff, providing expert advice and assistance in arbitrating contract disputes affecting GoA ministries, departments, agencies, boards and commissions.
- Collaborates with MASH, ABCs, and Federal, Provincial and Territorial procurement teams to find opportunities to collaborate and leverage buying power to achieve cost savings and efficiencies.
- Provides procurement business support to GoA and external customers/stakeholders.
- Represents Service Alberta’s interests and perspectives on cross government initiatives, projects and committees.
- Protects the government’s interests by ensuring purchasing processes are compliant with Canadian law and trade agreements signed by Alberta.
- Develops and maintains supplier relationships.
- Recruits, develops and directs a team of specialized procurement professionals to use analysis, judgement, communication and management skills.
- Directs a team of specialized procurement professionals in the provision of consultative services and advice to all ministries and departments for the procurement and contracting for a wide variety of general and professional services.
Contributes to policy recommendations as a member of the management team responsible for the development of procurement and related policies within the GoA.Please

**APS Competencies**:
**Systems Thinking**: You will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.

**Creative Problem Solving**: You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

**Drive for Results**: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.

**Develop Self and Others**: You will drive by example and promote a team culture that values continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Qualifications**:
Relatable University degree supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively relatable leadership experience is required. A professional supply chain designation (supply chain management



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